New pc-side installer version. Getting ready for some cool additions.

One quick post to let you know that there's a new version of the pc-side installer that includes a new and modified HTTP Control component version.

I've added some features that will be used by next foobar2000 controller release.

Remember you can always get the last version here:
http://tiny.cc/fb2kc

New version 0.9.0. New UI comes along with lots of improvements.

Since I released the new version 4 months ago, I've been working on this new version.

At first it can only look like a small layout tweaking and a few new additions, but, believe me, it's far more than that.

I hope my work is reflected in the robustness and performance of the app.

Check out the release notes and start using the new app to discover all new features and fixes.


Release notes

New features

• Revamped interface
• Changed disconnected screen
• Improved overall user experience
• System Notification not displayed when app is in front (configurable)
• Improved navigation in Files and Library browsers
• Added Sort options for Playlist (last installer needed for Descending sorting)
• More of the same... dialog when touch on Now Playing info.
• Added "Featuring" field in metadata

Solved issues

• Improved foobar2000 detection in wizard.
• Solved a lot of issues

Known issues

• Improved foobar2000 detection in wizard.

Here are some  new screens.

New version 0.8.9a. "Play from file" receives some tweaks

There's a new version with some improvements in the brand new "Play from file" feature.

The behaviour of the functionality has been changed and tweaked a little bit.
Nevertheless, it can be set back to how it worked previously with some new settings added.

Check out the release notes and get your music ready for that crazy New Year's Eve party you are planning.


Release notes

New features

• Changed Play from file behaviour (configurable via Settings).
• Added "Play this folder" to folders' contextual menu.

Solved issues

• Some bug fixing.

Happy new year 2013 everyone!

New version 0.8.9. Merry Play from file.

After being requested hundreds of thousands of times.. Play from file is finally available!!

You can find it as the third icon, next to Media Library and there access to all the files from your PC and Network. Simply click on a file it and it'll start playing. Some more actions are available via long-click in either a folder or a file.
There's also a couple of new settings for the new functionality under "Display settings" section.

Besides the huge addition of playing from file, there has been quite a lot of internal reworking to make the app smoother and reliable. I hope that statement comes true..

Release notes


New features

• Play from file feature available.
• Improved overall speed and stability.
• Added Norwegian language (thanks Tim Bastiansen - twitter.com/timbast_)

Solved issues

• Sometimes Exit had to be executed more than once to exit the app.
• Minor bug fixing.

Look, the playing son is also highlighted:

Please feel free as always to leave your feedback using any of the available ways to contact me.

New version 0.8.8. Configurable metadata info for your favourite music

After some busy days, here's a new version with a cool new feature.

The old song info screen has been replaced with a new, redesigned and hugely improved one.

A lot of metadata fields have been added and can they be enabled or disabled in Settings > Display Settings.

In addition, you'll be able to search in the Library according to that metadata.


Release notes

New features:

• New and redesigned metadata info screen with a lot of new info. Press the three dots on the right of each playlist row.
• Improved Touch and Play function in playlist view.
• Widget can be added in Android 4.2 lockscreen

Solved issues:

• Minor bug fixing.

Check out the new screen.

Any audiophile in the room?

I'm sure you all have a neat setup with foobar installed and remotely controlled with your smartphone or tablet, but who of you is a real audiophile??

What's your speaker setup? What's amplifying your nice music? Or what cable wires the whole thing?

Do you have a great dedicated room for your listening delights?

Do you have a $50K setup and play mp3s with it?

I don't have a really expensive system, but here it is:

• Amp: 
• Yamaha RX-V671

• Speakers:
• FR, FL: Tannoy Mercury V1
• C: KEF iQ2c
• SL, SR: Canton Movie 60 CX (I've left them from my previous setup)
• SW: None

• Cables: 
• QED Silver Anniversay XT for FR, FL and C.
• A normal one for SL and SR.

• Music Source: 
• HTPC with HDMI output (192kHz / 24-bit) + foobar2000 (of course)

• Remote controllers:
• Nexus 7
• Samsung Galaxy SIII

It's not a great setup but it doesn't sound bad at all..

The music I try to have is always FLAC with a good sample rate and bit depth.

I have both stereo and 5.1 songs. 

I don't have a dedicated room for this, so I use the system for music, movies and TV.


Feel free to share your thoughts, ideas, pics or whatever here. 
Let's see who's got the best setup!

New version 0.8.7. Playlist managing receives a facelift

There's a new version available with the main addition of a redesigned Playlist Managing section.

Also, Manual server addition has been fixed.


Release notes

New features:

• Redesigned and improved Playlist Managing section.

Solved issues:

• Solved issue with server Manual addition in Server Wizard.
• Fixed some crashes.
• Other fixes.

Look at this screenshot of the new design.